Research Assistant (89661)

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to support mixed-methods research activities aimed at health systems strengthening and global health partnerships. The role includes planning research activities, data analysis, and contributing to publications. With a focus on improving health in low- and middle-income countries, this position provides an opportunity to work within a prestigious institution and make a significant impact in global health.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous occupational pension schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; focus on social sciences or global/public health.
• High proficiency in qualitative data analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of implementation research methods and socio-cultural contexts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and support for implementation research activities.
• Conduct literature reviews, surveys, and qualitative data analysis.
• Contribute to peer-reviewed publications and dissemination outputs.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Data Analysis of Qualitative Research

Networking and Developing Partnerships

Education

Master’s degree in social sciences or related field

Tools

NVivo

Job description

Salary: £33,482 - £38,249 per annum

Full-Time, Fixed-term appointment for 12 months

Based in Liverpool with occasional international travel

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in global health research and education. The Centre for Capacity Research (CCR), based within the Department of International Public Health, is dedicated to improving the effectiveness of capacity strengthening initiatives in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to support a range of research activities across the Centre’s portfolio. This includes mixed-methods research focused on health systems strengthening, research capacity strengthening, and equitable global health partnerships. This role will entail helping to plan and support implementation research activities, literature reviews, surveys, analysis of predominantly qualitative data, and contribute to dissemination outputs.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Support implementation research activities, including but not limited to organizing stakeholder holder and other participatory workshops, data collection and predominantly qualitative data analysis
• Support design of instruments and collection of data on literature reviews, surveys, ripple effect mapping and other research activities within CCR projects
• Contribute to relevant peer-reviewed publications from projects
• Contribute to other dissemination outputs including dissemination workshops and presentations
• Contribute to CCR team meetings, activities and projects
  
  

Skills

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as an integral and flexible member of fast-paced multi-disciplinary research team. You will be able to demonstrate:

• Master’s degree in social sciences or any other related field (e.g. global health, public health)
• Highly experienced in data analysis of qualitative research and reporting
• Knowledge of implementation research methods
• Proficient in data analysis and management software of qualitative and data (e.g. NVivo)
• Familiarity with the research and socio-cultural context of some countries in sub-Saharan Africa
• Ability to network and develop partnerships
  
  

(For a full list of essential and desirable criteria please refer to the job description and person specification)

Additional Benefits Of Joining LSTM

• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus Christmas closure days
• Generous occupational pension schemes
• Government backed “cycle to work” scheme.
• Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
• A range of additional family friendly policies
  
  

Informal enquiries can be made to: [e-mail]

Application Process: To apply for the position please follow the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter.

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM.

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.

About LSTM

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.

Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report:

https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/about/annual-reports-and-financial-statements

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